This place has it all. There is so much music to be consumed at Piranha Records, including records,…read morebut also a ton of random music-related tchotchkes. One of the best selling points and features of Piranha is that for every $20 spent, you get a $1 wooden coin back, so you get a 20:1 ratio of money back on all purchases. It may not mean much, but after stockpiling 15 wooden coins and blowing them on a record, the feeling is unbeaten. The staff is humorous and great. After Record Store Day last year, I pulled up after failing to grab a copy of the Blue Notes Alts n Ins record, and the owner gave me props for grabbing it because he personally thought it was one of the coolest releases in the collection. He asked if I had come there just to buy it or stumbled upon it. I told him I was seeking it out, and I got the nod of approval. Best day of my life. I do not think this record store has much of a purpose to visit if you are deep in Austin, since independent stores in Austin have pretty similar stock, but living in Hutto and for the people in Round Rock and Georgetown, this is a great spot and a place I love to support. RIYL: Really Rockin' Records in Round Rock

Came to buy some presents for my wife, was happy to find a huge selection, friendly employees,…read morebought a couple records and a gift certificate. Definitely come check this place out for your music needs!!

Waterloo has been our fav since their previous location! it's always been a safe space that makes…read moreeveryone feel welcome over many shared interests. today, June was so friendly - they even took the time to recommended new music. we love Waterloo and will continue to be some of their biggest fans!!

I really enjoyed my visit to Waterloo Records and Video. It was one of those things I wanted to do…read moreon my recent visit to Austin and it was worth it! This store has a great selection of records and videos and the prices all seemed pretty reasonable. It was great to visit a store this dedicated to the vinyl revolution! The employees here were all pretty cool and totally helpful as well. The tight parking situation (welcome to downtown Austin) was my only drawback to my visit...other than that it was an awesome experience and I am SO enjoying my Led Zeppelin album that I purchased! Yes, they actually had one I did not already own!

Ah, one of my favorite stops during my North Loop Jaunts (it's when I hit up all my fave North Loop…read morebusinessses every few months). The store is well-organized and the folks working here know their stuff! From the rare and obscure to the trendy they can answer you. Their opinions and thoughts on music are bar-none some of the best. You can find just about anything you're looking for from vintage vinyl to super vintage vinyl, cassettes, 7" vinyl (aka 45s), and even 8-tracks. Bargain bins where you can grab music for just a buck! I like that you can listen to music before buying it as well. Like, don't try and sit there listening to an entire recording and then leave. Listen for a sample and make your decision. They also offer repair services (turntables, cassette players, etc.). Great local business. Support them.

Breakaway Records is like a records museum! The store has mainly vinyl records and a very large…read moreselection. The store is located on North Loop in Austin, TX off the beaten path. According to staff, Breakaway Records opened in 2008, moved to its current North Loop location in 2010, and later expanded the space. The store is clean, well-organized, and with items strategically arranged with excellent signage. There was no piled-on dust that you tend to see in music stores housing old vinyl records. Breakaway's true highlight was the breadth and depth of its music items and accessories. The shop had an extensive collection of used vinyl and 45s, spanning genres as well as ages that primarily focused on soul, jazz, funk, hip hop, international sounds, punk, and rock. Flipping through their vinyl records was easy and enjoyable with some surprise finds. Listening stations let you preview records before you buy. The staff were knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about music. They'll either give you space to browse or gladly answer questions, depending on what you prefer. Breakaway also sells 45, CDs (small section) and record players. The store carries stereo gear and accessories at a range of prices including turntables, receivers, speakers, and small essentials. They did not have any small music tapes or 8-track tapes...probably my nieces and nephews have never heard of these. Smile. Great discovery...great visit...

I stumbled upon this record store during my trip to Austin when my friend and I were walking around…read morethe outdoor vintage marketing going on. I was so pleasantly surprised to see Antone's Record Shop in the midst of it all! They've got a massive selection of records, all organized and labeled properly. The whole store was well-kept and clean too. Nothing felt out of sorts at all. It was extremely hot that day so popping indoors to browse around was also a major plus.

Very cool music shop located near the University of Texas. You'll be listening to good music while…read moreyou shop, you can count on it. They mostly have vinyl records but their CD collection is pretty strong, especially for local Austin artists. I didn't check the vinyl prices but for used cds, many or most were $5 or less. For music lovers, I highly recommend stopping by.

Cate diggers paradise . Tonnes of records CD's a little some great finds and vintage T's clerks…read morehelpful and knowledgable. Something off the beaten track a first choice in an area chuffed with shopping and resturants

This was an interesting store. It's located right on a pretty busy street and there is no sign…read moreabove the entrance so I passed it a couple of times before I realized where it was. When I first walked in I was a little overwhelmed. It's pretty small and there is stuff everywhere! Some collectibles, lots of cassettes and a nice vinyl section. I found two records I really wanted, one was overpriced for my taste and I bought the other. An obscure German metal band from the 80's. There was a scratch that concerned me, so the owner of the store put it on the turntable and it played right thru it. I have no doubt there were other gems in the store but I was short on time (the wife was waiting in the car).

Cute store, friendly staff, lots of gadgets to choose from for that great souvenir, gift or…read morepersonal purchase. Centrally located on Congress Ave, can't miss it while on your way to some of the local landmarks happening around town. Need a guitar? They got you!

This is such a cute, eclectic store that has a TON of music-themed gifts for the music lovers in…read moreyour life! If you're looking for something unique for yourself or a friend who is big into music, this is the place to go. The prices are pretty reasonable and I ended up finding the perfect gift for one of my friends while checking out this store.

It has been a minute since we've been to Barnes and Noble - Austin bookstore. Barnes & Noble is…read morephysically connected to GameStop and houses a Starbucks inside the bookstore. It's a one-stop shopping location - books primarily, reader accessories, calendars, toys. greeting cards, note and thank you cards. Prices at Barnes & Noble range from extreme low to moderate. The format of the store is self-service until you reach the counter.

I recommend paying close attention to the price you're charged. I selected my books from a table…read morethat was clearly marked "Buy One, Get the Second 50% Off." However, when I went to check out, the employee insisted the promotion didn't apply. Instead of helping resolve the issue, the interaction became unnecessarily argumentative, and the employee seemed frustrated throughout the conversation. I left feeling embarrassed over what should have been a simple checkout experience. No customer should spend their money and leave feeling that way. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I won't be returning or giving this location or business any more of my money.

Of all the half price books locations, this is one of the smallest locations. Their immediate…read moreadjoining neighbors are Dollar General, Harbor freight tools, big lots and a specialty grocery store. They do sell records and comic books, but their selection is nowhere near the size of their Lamar/2222 location. The staff is friendly enough and at this time they're not so focused on the mask mandate as they used to be. One thing that I noticed that was conspicuously absent was the fact that there are no places to sit and read. It's a great place to turn your old used books, records, DVDs and CDs into cash, but don't expect to get much for them.

This Half Price Books seems pretty standard as far as Half Price Books go. We came here to sell…read morebooks and then walked around the store while we were waiting. It was a little bit confusing on how we were supposed to sell books when we first walked in, but the staff helped us figure it out after we asked. They told us to put our books in a cart and we were like "what do we do with the cart?" which I guess is just leave it there at the front, but it was not super clear. Anyway, it all worked out, we got some money back for the books, not a whole lot given what we paid originally but better than nothing. The selection of books they have seemed decent too. They had a lot of different categories with multiple copies for some of them. Everything seems organized. Their rare books seemed cool, I'm not a collector or anything but they had some autographed stuff and old editions of books which were fun to look at.